USGS Map Catalog: Environmental

USGS Map Catalog: Environmental

Teach and learn about environmental themes, including ecoregions, caves and karst, and vegetation, using these maps. Click on any of the map titles or images below for a larger image [up to 10MB, some in PDF format, obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html].

Ecoregions Map Series
	Ecoregions of Alabama and Georgia, Sheet 1 - Front--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Alabama and Georgia. Product ID Number 112766
	Ecoregions of Alabama and Georgia, Sheet 1 - Back--Explanation for map listed above. Product ID Number 112766
	Ecoregions of Alaska--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Alaska. Product ID Number 13733
	Ecoregions of Alaska--Report describing the ecoregions of Alaska on http://alaska.usgs.gov/ecoregions_expl.html. Ecoregions maps are on http://agdc.usgs.gov/data/usgs/erosafo/ecoreg/ecoreg.html. Use these data to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, the effect of latitude and proximity to oceans, and ecosystems on Alaska. Printed Professional Paper is out of stock. Product ID Number 10809
	Ecoregions of Idaho, Sheet 1 - Front--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Idaho. Product ID Number 112767
	Ecoregions of Idaho, Sheet 1 - Back--Explination of map listed above. Product ID Number 112767
	Ecoregions of Montana, Sheet 1 - Front--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Montana. Product ID Number 21633
	Ecoregions of Montana, Sheet 1 - Back--Explination of map listed above. Product ID Number 21633
	Ecoregions of Montana, Sheet 2 - Front--Sheet 2 of Montana ecoregions map described above. Product ID Number 21634
	Ecoregions of Montana, Sheet 2 - Back--Sheet 2 of Montana ecoregions map described above. Product ID Number 21634
	Ecoregions of Nebraska and Kansas, Sheet 1--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Nebraska and Kansas. Product ID Number 21635
	Ecoregions of Nebraska and Kansas, Sheet 1 - Back--Sheet 1 of Nebraska-Kansas ecoregions map described above. Product ID Number 21635
	Ecoregions of North Dakota and South Dakota--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of North and South Dakota. Product ID Number 21629
	Ecoregions of Indiana and Ohio, Sheet 1--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes (such as glaciation and karst), and ecosystems of Indiana and Ohio. Product ID Number 21631
	Ecoregions of Indiana and Ohio, Sheet 1 - Back--Sheet 1 of Indiana and Ohio ecoregions map described above. Product ID Number 21631
	Ecoregions of Tennessee--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Tennessee. Product ID Number 21632
	Ecoregions of Utah, Sheet 1--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Utah. Product ID Number 112579
	Ecoregions of Utah, Sheet 1 - Back--Sheet 1 of Utah ecoregions map described above. Product ID Number 112579
	Ecoregions of Washington and Oregon, Sheet 1--Ecoregions denote areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources; they are designed to serve as a spatial framework for the research, assessment, management, and monitoring of ecosystems and ecosystem components. Ecoregions are directly applicable to the immediate needs of state agencies, including the development of biological criteria and water quality standards, the establishment of management goals for nonpoint-source pollution, and integrated ecosystem management. The approach used to compile this map is based on the premise that ecological regions can be identified through the analysis of the patterns of biotic and abiotic phenomena that reflect differences in ecosystem quality and integrity. These phenomena include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and hydrology. Use this map, text, and photographs to teach and learn about the physical geography, flora, fauna, landscape processes, and ecosystems of Washington and Oregon. Product ID Number 21630
	Ecoregions of Washington and Oregon, Sheet 1 - Back--Sheet 1 of Washington-Oregon ecoregions map described above. Product ID Number 21630
Posters
	Colorado's Ancient Trees--Poster that describes, through text, photographs, and charts, ancient trees of Colorado. Use this poster to teach and learn about the climate, vegetation, ecosystems, and animals of Colorado and other semiarid regions. Product ID Number 112124
	Caves Poster - Front--Front of poster that accompanies the online Exploring Caves lessons. Exploring Caves is an interdisciplinary set of materials on caves for grades K through 3. Caves entail at least six scientific disciplines: earth science, hydrology, cartography, geography, biology, and anthropology. Each of these disciplines involves a unique content area as well as the development of particular intellectual skills. This unit aims at helping teachers to sort and organize the most important ideas in this rich scientific area. Detailed lesson plans serve as ways to pass these ideas on to very young students. Product ID Number 16634
	Caves Poster - Back--Back of poster that accompanies the online Exploring Caves lessons. Exploring Caves is an interdisciplinary set of materials on caves for grades K through 3. Caves entail at least six scientific disciplines: earth science, hydrology, cartography, geography, biology, and anthropology. Each of these disciplines involves a unique content area as well as the development of particular intellectual skills. This unit aims at helping teachers to sort and organize the most important ideas in this rich scientific area. Detailed lesson plans serve as ways to pass these ideas on to very young students. Product ID Number 16634